2 NORMANS CLOSE
BEDFORD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD MK44 3JB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
61 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£247,500 Dec 2022
Price per m²
£4,262/m²
Local average
£270,625 (-3.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,308 of 33,755)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Extended To Provide Family Room/Study
- Garage & Driveway Providing Off Road Parking
- Popular Village Location
- Private Rear Garden
- Kitchen Diner
- Excellent Access To A421 Leading To A6, M1 & A1
- Fitted Wardrobes To Master Bedroom
- Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
PROPERTY
The ground floor of the home is accessed via an entrance hall which leads through in to a nice size living room with stairs rising to the first floor. The kitchen benefits from space for a dining table and also a large storage cupboard. The kitchen itself includes a built in electric oven with gas hob over and space for a fridge freezer and washing machine. The property was extended in 2020 by the current owners to create a family room which is currently being utilised as a study but could also be used as a play room or further sitting room. There is a large velux window letting in plenty of natural light as well as door out to the rear garden. Upstairs the landing leads to a well presented family bathroom and two bedrooms with the master benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
Outside the rear garden is a good size and offers a good degree of privacy for a modern property. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with a decking area providing a great entertaining space. There is gated rear access which leads to a close by single garage. There is also a driveway in front of the property providing off road parking.
LOCATION
Great Barford is located between Bedford, Sandy & St Neots and is within easy reach to the A421 leading to the A1, A6 & M1. Sandy mainline train station is approx. 5 miles away also. The village itself benefits from a local post office, countryside pubs, play areas and a primary school. Other local amenities can also be found in the area also as well as scenic walks along the River Great Ouse and other countryside walks.
These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Urban & Rural has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, are exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property. We retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.
Listed by
Bedford
Urban & Rural Property Services
Reference: 124428143
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 05/07/2022
Expiry date: 04/07/2032
Current heating cost: £316/year
Potential heating cost: £320/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6073510
Property Details
Street: 2 Normans Close
Town: Great Barford
Postcode: MK44 3JB
Installation Details
Items: 5 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 03/11/2008
Work Completed: 19/09/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
77% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/12/2022 (3 years ago) | £247,500 | +21.3% |
| Sold | 21/10/2016 (9 years ago) | £204,000 | +41.7% |
| Sold | 23/03/2012 (14 years ago) | £144,000 | +2.9% |
| Sold | 26/03/2010 (16 years ago) | £140,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY | £190,000 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 24 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY | £250,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 95 CHAPEL FIELD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JT | £259,950 | 31/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 DOTHANS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JS | £283,500 | 04/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 107 CHAPEL FIELD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JT | £247,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 75 CHAPEL FIELD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JT | £255,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 CHAPEL FIELD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JT | £288,000 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 BROOK LANE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LU | £342,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY | £270,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 ROXTON ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LR | £286,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 BEDFORD ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JF | £360,000 | 07/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 CHAPEL CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JR | £265,250 | 02/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 DOTHANS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JS | £244,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 8 DOTHANS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JS | £262,500 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 BEDFORD ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JD | £200,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |
| 41 WILLOUGHBY CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LD | £233,000 | 09/07/2021 | Terraced |
| 25 BEDFORD ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JD | £279,995 | 21/06/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £265,659 (17 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bedford. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bedford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Great Barford Stores | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Cross | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Sundorne Bouncy Castles | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Green | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Sandy | 3.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus | 3.9 miles |
| Train station | Bedford St Johns | 5.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | The Manor | 7.0 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 10.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 Nov 2022 |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Jan 2024 |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2014 |
| Roxton Church of England Academy | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 18 Jun 2023 |
| Renhold VC Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 11 Mar 2020 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).